Lake Choko, Mexico
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
How to get there
It is a four mile kite from the beach at La Ventana or you can drive there on dirt roads with four wheel drive.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
55km from spot
1020km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
It is a four mile kite from the beach at La Ventana or you can drive there on dirt roads with four wheel drive.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
55km from spot
1020km from spot
Best Schools in La Ventana
Riding Conditions in Lake Choko, Mexico
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm winters, hot summers tempered with breezes, describes La Paz's weather. The Baja is narrow at this point, so the Pacific Ocean has some influence on the weather here, making it cooler than settlements further up the sea of Cortez coast. It averages only 6 inches of rain per year, and most of that is in August and September. Winter temps in the 70°Fs and 80s°F, can get as low as 50°F at night, so bring warm clothes for camping. Water in the 70s °F, shorty is handy.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Choko, Mexico.
Very consistent, 80% of the afternoons. Range is 15-30 mph. Wind from North, thermal wind midday thru afternoon usually under 20knots. When El Norte kicks in it gets windier. East wind is fluky and tends to die off early. Not much wind in the off-season. La Ventana has a combination of 3 winds, all from the north or northwest: A strong thermal, a venturi between two tall mountain ranges, and the famous 'El Norte'. Season late October to March.
Wind usually blows from N, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Choko, Mexico are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm winters, hot summers tempered with breezes, describes La Paz's weather. The Baja is narrow at this point, so the Pacific Ocean has some influence on the weather here, making it cooler than settlements further up the sea of Cortez coast. It averages only 6 inches of rain per year, and most of that is in August and September. Winter temps in the 70°Fs and 80s°F, can get as low as 50°F at night, so bring warm clothes for camping. Water in the 70s °F, shorty is handy.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Choko, Mexico.
Very consistent, 80% of the afternoons. Range is 15-30 mph. Wind from North, thermal wind midday thru afternoon usually under 20knots. When El Norte kicks in it gets windier. East wind is fluky and tends to die off early. Not much wind in the off-season. La Ventana has a combination of 3 winds, all from the north or northwest: A strong thermal, a venturi between two tall mountain ranges, and the famous 'El Norte'. Season late October to March.
Wind usually blows from N, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Choko, Mexico are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Lake Choko, Mexico is a Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The lake fills with salt water when a high tide coincides with large swell (or with fresh water after the rare large rainfall) and pours over the beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Lake Choko, Mexico is a Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The lake fills with salt water when a high tide coincides with large swell (or with fresh water after the rare large rainfall) and pours over the beach.
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in La Ventana
Webcams around Lake Choko, Mexico
Webcams around Lake Choko, Mexico
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in La Ventana
More about La Ventana
Wind stats in La Ventana...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 19 |
Feb | 17 |
Mar | 15 |
Apr | 13 |
May | 14 |
Jun | 15 |
Jul | 11 |
Aug | 9 |
Sep | 7 |
Oct | 7 |
Nov | 13 |
Dec | 19 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 4 kitesurf spots in La Ventana.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Lake Choko, Mexico

